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flag Study shows children working in markets are better at practical math than academic math compared to schooled peers.

flag A study in India reveals that children working in retail markets excel at practical math for transactions but struggle with academic math problems. flag Conversely, school children perform well on academic math but poorly on real-world transactions. flag Led by economists Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee, the study suggests a need for improved teaching methods to bridge the gap between practical and academic math skills.

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